§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the weekly cost of keeping a person in a detoxification centre.
§ Mr. Harry EwingIt is not possible to make such an estimate: the cost would depend on the nature of facilities and the type and number of staff provided in the detoxification centre.
§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what current plans are his for building detoxification centres in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Harry EwingMy right hon. Friend is exploring the possibility, within the limits of resources available, of making some alternative provision of this kind of habitual drunken offenders in Scotland.